Phillip has achieved international acclaim as a renowned luxury chocolatier and is celebrated for his exceptional craftsmanship. He has created premium gifts for Hollywood's elite at the EMMYS®, GRAMMYS®, and OSCARS®, and was named one of America's finest confectioners by Forbes. A finalist on Food Network's Chopped Sweets, his "Perfect Turtle" was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things list in 2020. He is the Official Chocolatier for Cadillac, designed chocolates for President Barack Obama, and was a James Beard Awards nominee in 2023 and 2024. His imaginative chocolate factory and home are in Memphis, Tennessee.